Recovery Support Specialist - Outpatient

ADP, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Wellness Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional growth

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

Heritage Behavioral Health Center in Decatur, IL is hiring a Recovery Support Specialist to provide peer-based recovery support for adults in community settings. You will use lived experience to offer hope, guidance, and practical assistance on personal recovery journeys.

The role emphasizes building relationships, empowering clients, and coordinating resources across housing, employment, education, and health services. A CRSS pathway and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain Certification as Recovery Support Specialist within 12 months.
• Minimum age 21.
• Valid driver’s license and transportation.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships using lived experience and mutual respect.
• Provide peer mentoring and recovery coaching to identify strengths and goals.
• Encourage self-determination and community inclusion via SAMHSA principles.
• Assist clients in accessing housing, employment, education and health resources.
• Connect clients with peer support groups and recovery activities.
• Demonstrate recovery and resilience through appropriate self-disclosure.
• Support transitions such as hospital discharge or entry into treatment.
• Document services accurately and maintain confidentiality per standards.
• Coordinate care with clinical teams and community partners.

Skills

Understanding of recovery

Peer support ethics

Trauma-informed care

Communication

Active listening

Problem-solving

Advocacy

Cultural humility

Education

High School diploma

Certification within 12 months

Job description

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Recovery Support Specialist - Outpatient

Full Time BH Staff 151 North Main, Decatur, Decatur, IL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1581

Salary Range: $18.00 To $23.00 Hourly

High School or GED: $18.00/hour + every other Friday off paid for wellness

Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS): $23.00/hour + every other Friday off paid for wellness

Salary range is based on education, experience, and certification

Schedule:Full-Time | Every other Friday off (paid wellness day)

Looking for a career where your work truly matters? Heritage Behavioral Health Center is hiring passionate professionals!

About Heritage Behavioral Health Center

We are a mission-driven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic located in Decatur, Illinois who is dedicated to improving mental health and substance use care to individuals in a multi-county area. We recognize that all individuals at our organization have an impact on client care – regardless of the position they hold.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Every other Friday off – paid wellness days
• Competitive salaries and career pathway to certification
• Loan forgiveness eligibility through NHSC

At Heritage, we believe in taking care of our staff’s needs so that they can concentrate on taking care of the needs of the individuals we serve. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we treat them as such!

Your Role:

As a Recovery Support Specialist at Heritage Behavioral Health Center, you will use your lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery to provide hope, guidance, and practical support to adults on their recovery journey. This community-based role focuses on empowering individuals to define and achieve their personal goals, build resilience, and strengthen connections to natural supports. You will work in homes, social service agencies, healthcare settings, and other community environments, modeling recovery and promoting SAMHSA’s principles of hope, person-driven care, holistic support, peer relationships, and respect.

Core Responsibilities:

• Build trusting, supportive relationships with individuals based on shared lived experience and mutual respect.
• Provide peer mentoring and recovery coaching to help clients identify strengths, set goals, and develop coping strategies.
• Promote SAMHSA’s recovery principles by encouraging self-determination, empowerment, and community inclusion.
• Assist clients in accessing resources for housing, employment, education, healthcare, and social supports.
• Facilitate connections to peer support groups and recovery-oriented activities.
• Model recovery and resilience through appropriate self-disclosure and advocacy.
• Support individuals during transitions, including hospital discharge, crisis stabilization, or entry into treatment.
• Document services accurately and maintain confidentiality in compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, social service agencies, and community partners to coordinate care.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge:

• Understanding of recovery principles, peer support ethics, and trauma-informed care.
• Familiarity with mental health and substance use challenges and community resources.

Skills:

• Ability to share lived experience in a way that inspires hope and promotes recovery.
• Strong communication and active listening skills.
• Problem-solving and advocacy skills to help individuals navigate complex systems.

Abilities:

• Work independently in community settings while maintaining accountability.
• Demonstrate cultural humility and respect for diverse backgrounds.
• Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to peer support values.
• Adapt to changing needs and environments with flexibility and resilience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to obtain Certification as a Recovery Support Specialist within 12 months of employment
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• A valid driver’s license, reliable means of transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.

Heritage also offers the following with this position:

• Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave
• Wellness Benefits: Every other Friday off paid, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and fitness reimbursement
• Insurance: Health, dental, vision, flex spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care), and additional life insurance. Health insurance includes substantial agency contributions toward the cost.
• Retirement: 401k and Roth
• Professional Growth: Tuition assistance and continuing education opportunities
• Loan Forgiveness: Eligible through the National Health Service Corp